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Orphans Lyrics by Deacon Blue

When the World Knows Your Name

1989

I now describe my country
As if to strangers
This train is full of songs
Of local winners
And the wind surrounds the towers
And the flags they are blowing
And the bunting and the distance
Stretches over our sound

And when he teases the children
He calls them orphans
And he cries for all the flowers
Of the forest
In his head there is no reason
To be sad about the garden
But his heart bleeds very often
For things forgotten like little orphans

About “Orphans” by Deacon Blue

Read the complete lyrics to "Orphans" by Deacon Blue from the album "When the World Knows Your Name" in 1989. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

"Orphans" is performed by Deacon Blue. from the album "When the World Knows Your Name" in 1989 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Orphans", explore more songs by Deacon Blue using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Orphans" is credited to Deacon Blue. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Orphans" appears on "When the World Knows Your Name" in 1989.

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